Gualdoni, Flaminio

Trompe-L'oeil (Skira Mini Art Books)

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ISBN 13:
9788861305403
author:
Gualdoni, Flaminio
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Skira Editore
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
137mm X 168mm
Genre:
Art treatments & subjects
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£6.97

Description

Trompe L'Oeil Skira Mini Artbooks by Flaminio Gualdoni This concise art book explores the trompe-l'oeil technique, a French term meaning to trick the eye. Artists use this method to create paintings that deceive the viewer into thinking objects are real, rather than merely represented. By employing minimal depth and clever compositional devices, trompe-l'oeil artists successfully fool the eye of the spectator. The art of trompe-l'oeil has a long history, dating back to the Renaissance in Italy and the 17th-century Netherlands, where advancements in optics enabled artists to achieve precise illusions. This book delves into the world of trompe-l'oeil, examining its evolution and the artists who have mastered this form of illusionism. Through witty and serious examples, this mini artbook raises questions about the nature of art and perception, inviting readers to consider the role of deception in creative expression.

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